This is a most amazing restaurant! The chef, his wife, and the small but amazing staff deliver excellent food and service. Ingredients are locally sourced. The menu changes frequently and the offerings are inspired deliciousness. They are able to support most any dietary consideration - vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc. One of the things I like best is the obvious passion for the mission the entire staff has. Drinks and wine service are great. I love the soft music and video show that is unobtrusive and unique. Seating is very limited. I even hesitate to post this review because I don't want to lose out on a seating but it is too good to be silent. Bottom line - ZunZun is awesome! read more

Sorry I gave it one more shot... better than last time but still disappointing... nice building and decorations....

It's an amazing little restaurant. A few tables which means the noise level was very comfortable, very rare anymore. . We were greeted warmly, and the waiters kept being attentive of the entire time. We had the cheese appetizer which consisted of three great cheeses from all over the world. We also had the duck and black and scallops for our main entrée. Both were cooked and seasoned well. Will be coming back. read more

Delicious farm to table food with high quality seasonal ingredients. Attentive service and friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere and decor. Highly recommend the short ribs. And they have an extensive whiskey selection. Would always come back for dinner when in the area. read more

Slow, expensive and rude waiters Menu has good options but other places better Decent drinks read more

What a wonderful experience. From the service to the food to the atmosphere, everything was perfect. My husband and I went for my birthday this evening and truly enjoyed our experience. My ragout was delicious and his steak was perfection. He gave me a little taste and it almost melted in my mouth it was so tender. We also tried to beef fat fries and the pâté - how can you go wrong with choosing that? Delicious! Service was impeccable. The timing was just right and everything came out just as we hoped. They kept our glasses full and we never waited for a thing. Our server said they wanted it to feel like we were having dinner in their living room - and they succeeded. Thank you for a wonderful time. We will be back. Also, just a note about the reviewers on here making political statements (and in my opinion anything under 4 stars is probably just that)- ignore them. The positive reviews are all correct. Check out Zunzun. This place is wonderful! read more

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This was our second time and we had a very nice dinner. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable, the service (by one of the owners, and one other member) was charming and memorable and the food was delicious. We both had the filet which was accompanied by some delicious sides and sauces. Highly recommend this off the beaten track surprise. read more

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Careless service, slow, arrogant like they're doing customers a favor. Took forever to get a gristle steak. Food was tepid, had been sitting quite a while. Owners seemed bored. read more

Zunzun - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

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We tried the swordfish and the filet mignon. Both were overcooked. Service was average. Prices are on the high side. I was never crazy about The Red Hen. I thought maybe they would improve with the do over - nope. read more

I believe this restaurant is getting poor reviews for past political issues. My wife and I had a lovely dinner when we went to pick up our Keydet. The vibe is different - like you are at a gastropub bar, but everyone sits at tables close enough to where conversations between tables seem natural. We started with the cheeseboard (excellent) and poached shrimp. The shrimp dish had combinations of flavors that were unique and wonderful. Next round of dishes were the spicy noodles and Maryland Rockfish. I was satisfied but not blown away by the noods, but the fish dish was exquisite. This is a unique dining experience in a fun town which has many restaurants from which to choose. If counters repeat traveler to Lexington, it is definitely worth trying. read more

100% overrated! I give it three star food at five star prices. Period staff a smug attitude that I did not all. I will not be returning.

The service was awesome. We are vegan and we were so well taken care of. All of our questions were answered thoroughly. We could tell they put a lot of care into the quality of ingredients and the presentation of the food. So delicious! The ambiance is lovely. Feels warm, cozy and clean. Thank you for a wonderful experience! read more

So funny that this place is compared to Applebee's and Applebee's has a better rating in all categories! Just goes to show you that this place is massively overpriced, service is terrible, and food is garbanzo! read more

The absolute worst dining experience me and my family have ever had. My mother-in-law got so severely sick from spoiled turkey and had to go to the emergency room. Then to find out my salad had salmonella in it. We spent over $3000 in medical bills because of the horrible and disgusting food here. When we approached the owner, she just laughed and said "well we do our best, so just deal with it." We are pursuing civil litigation due to these poor standards. In addition, the restaurant is being investigated for multiple unsanitary restaurant conditions. Stay away from this place it'll cost. read more

Stopped at ZunZun while in town for a wedding. Ambiance very nice. Drinks were great! Service friendly. Price fair. Food good but fish overcooked. Tasty seasoning but texture off. read more

Stopped here on our way through Lexington. Service was slow and food is massively overpriced for the quality. I have had better food and service at Applebees. read more

We were treated like welcomed guests and not just paying customers. We plan on plagiarizing some of the interior design features at Zunzun when we remodel our home. The beef tallow French fries were almost addictive. My blackened ribeye was perfect. And I stopped after on Port Barrel Manhattan but could have easily ordered two more. We certainly plan on coming back when we return to Lexington. read more

Zunzun - Blackened Rib and Pinot Noir - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

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ZunZun (formally the Red Hen) offers five star meals at two star prices. Entrées run between 24 and $32. There are custom cocktails, a wonderful serving staff sometimes including the Chef Matt. The menu varies about weekly but the food is always a delight. The appetizers are substantial and tasty. Entrées evidently always include a vegetarian option. Seating is limited so reservations are strongly recommended. We've seen many people turned away at the door because they did not have reservations. That said, with a little planning, you can expect a wonderful dining experience in a cozy dining space. Casually dressed diners are welcome, but more formally dressed patrons would not feel out of place. read more

Food was subpar especially for the price boring ambience to make it more interesting and the service slow and inattentive

Very disappointed. Wont be back. Took too long and staff was rude. How long does it take to get food that was subpar?

You need good recipes, good ingredients and good chefs to make good food. This restaurant seems to have none of the above. I guess they're new so maybe they're still learning. read more

decided to try it again when we were there since our dinner last time was so expensive and average at best. Still not worth it. Don't understand how it is still there. Definitely my last time there read more

Not very welcoming. Food looked good, but lacked flavor and was way overpriced. Service was poor, just felt like we were being processed. Won't be back again. read more

The food was bland. The service was lacking. The decor was nice. I won't be dining here again.

This place is amazing! The shrimp and grits are divine and so is the ribeye! Perfectly tuned cocktails as well.

I have been here multiple times and it is fantastic every time! Matt and Becca are so lovely and clearly have a passion for great food!

The service and food was excellent! Friendly waitress, chef came out to give us a brief description of our dishes. I would definitely recommend it! read more

Amazing place, amazing owners, amazing food! Great ambiance! Don't let the bad reviews fool you, they are from a nasty woman from years ago who encouraged folks to post bad reviews. Of course, if you keep away, it'll be easier for those of us who know how awesome this restaurant is to get a reservation lol. Keep up the great work! read more

Excellent cocktails, relaxed vibe, friendly staff. Interesting wine list and tasty bites. My friend had the crab salad and fries and said they were the "perfect combination." They do reservations for the tables and the bar is walk-in. Highly recommended. read more

Obviously the "famous" Red Hen who let politics and emotions dictate tolerance for people by setting the example. I wondered how they stayed in business and noticed the renaming, probably to avoid the lingering issues. Happen to be traveling for business in the near area and a few of us stopped by. Now I know inflation hitting everyone, but the value is NOT there at all. Minimum $50 per meal with an adult beverage. Out of the group NO ONE enjoyed the food and add in the perceived lack of value. Service wasn't bad but was along the lines of a Perkins/Denny's type of cafe where they are polite but not personable. I would expect for a higher end restaurant to do it right. End of the day, have no idea how they are still going after cutting out so many customers, even though I did go and didn't get kicked out. Probably should have put on a Trump hate and got kicked out so we didn't have to suffer through the food and then pay for it. read more

The food options were very limited and expensive. The portions were very small. As for the meal, food was cold, meat was very tough, and lacking flavor. Staff seem like they didn't care about their customers. Good thing I was on vacation and don't live there. read more

Very quaint atmosphere but it is not a whole lot different than the previous restaurant that occupied the same space which was known as The Little Red Hen. I find the food to be ok but not worth the high prices they charge. It's ashame the nearest Cracker Barrel is nearly 40 miles away because you could get good food at a much better price at a Cracker Barrel than what they serve at ZunZun. I don't know how they came up with that name but I do remember there was controversy surrounding the Little Red Hen and they had to come up with a new name. read more

Was talked into coming back, just for drinks. Found the atmosphere still very unpleasant.

Beware the reviews from people with no other reviews, accolades, or even friends. This place has wonderful food. The haters have an agenda and it's not to give you a great meal. You can imagine who these people are. If you are someone who reads books, then you'll enjoy yourself here. It's that simple. That's my encrypted message. read more

Went in after spending some time with my horses. Tried the NY strip and a glass of wine. My wife had the ratatouille. What a waste of money. $100 for a meal I didn't even bring home the leftovers. Servers are rude and the food isn't even close to worth the price. Save your money. read more

Had the Rockfish and Lentils....Amazing!! Service was top of the line for us and loved the small town feel of the restaurant!!

This meal, this whole evening, was amazing. How anyone could give a 1 star review is beyond me and probably politically motivated. Go for the food, service and ambiance and decide for yourself. The service was amazing; the food was delicious. I got the chicken and my husband got the rockfish, both of which were cooked to perfection. The chef/owner came out to present the meals - such a nice, intimate touch. His wife chatted with us and never made us feel rushed. I cannot wait to return. Dine here. You will also feel like you discovered something special. read more

We went last Saturday for a date night. We were excited to see what changes were made but left very disappointed. The food options were very limited and expensive. The portions were very small. The "sharable" items were more of a standard dish size. Not really "sharable" and certainly not "sharable" with friends. The drinks were mediocre and left much to be desired. The service was slow and certainly not warm or welcoming. Overall, poor execution of a decent idea. We left hungry. read more

I was so looking forward to their reopening and was excited for a new menu. It's pretty much the same thing as it was before; overpriced and bland food, which is a shame because the building is adorable. read more

Amazing drinks and food in a welcoming, chill atmosphere. Definitely stop by on a Friday night